Lightweight

The Grateful Crane is a Korean denim brand started in 2016 by Hur Jungun, as well as Bespoke Denim, his taylor made denim brand. This is the first time I’ve reviewed denim made in Korea and I’m excited to see what The… Continue Reading →

EXPANDING THE POSSIBILITIES WITH STRETCH DENIM Like a lot of hardcore denim heads, I’ve been pretty closed off to the idea of stretch denim for a long time. My reasons were: I thought it wouldn’t last as long as 100%… Continue Reading →

Journal Projects is a new denim brand that has just launched its first crowd funding campaign. Journal Projects is based out of Singapore, but the jeans are manufactured in Indonesia. This first run includes an offer for a “custom made”… Continue Reading →

As you probably know by now, Oni is one of my all time favorite Japanese denim brands. I have 12 Oni pieces in my collection and counting, but this new cut and fabric is something I am very excited about.… Continue Reading →

I am very excited today as Artisans of Refined Workwear is the first denim brand from the Philippines to be reviewed on this blog! As you know, the Philippines, along with China, are not exactly the first names that would… Continue Reading →

It’s interesting to me that a brand that has so much involvement in the birth of the Japanese denim industry, has so little presence in the mind of todays denim enthusiast. Canton’s story can be a little confusing and I never clearly understood it… Continue Reading →

Luis Nagaki started Threaded Anchor in 2013. A one man operation out of Miami, Luis has been refining his work and building his workshop up to house an impressive 18 sewing machines, including: Union Specials, Singer, Juki, Brother, Reece. I spoke with… Continue Reading →

If you know me or follow my reviews, you know how I roll. I’m all about that top shelf Japanese selvedge life. That being said, I like to think that I am NOT a denim snob. I can appreciate good quality… Continue Reading →

For most of us, Levis was the first brand to represent quality, long lasting denim. Maybe your dad or uncle going on about how “they don’t make em like they used to.” Maybe through films and music. Levis are usually the… Continue Reading →

4-14-18 – Today I woke up to this DM from @lex043 #lol the #denimpassion is contagious! @lex043 is proof that #thedenimhound is a #badinfluence 😉 post those #506ZR pics when they arrive! #oni #denim #507KHN #546ZR #denimio #thedenimhound #denimlife #denimobsessed… Continue Reading →